You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's USA captures the highlights of this massive and diverse region in one handy, concise volume. If you plan on seeing even a sliver of what this country has to offer, this guidebook will serve you again and again.

With 100 page of maps, Frommer's USA has it all: the Grand Canyon, the California Wine Country, the Shenandoah Valley, Cape Cod, New Orleans, the Rockies, North Carolina's Outer Banks, Utah's spectacular national parks, and much, much more -- all described in incredible detail. We've chosen the very best hotels and restaurants throughout the country, with selections in every price range, and we haven't skimped on shopping and nightlife. You'll find the nation's best outdoor adventures, plus theme parks, ghost towns, foliage tours, learning vacations, and more.

It's all based on the personal research of our expert writers, who are based all around the country, and who know how to point you to the top places and experiences, no matter what your interests or budget. This guide is a perfect choice for American travelers who want to explore all the wonders across their own country, and indispensable for frequent business travelers and visitors from overseas. You'll even get an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

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Review:

It's impossible for a single guidebook to completely cover a country as massive and diverse as America, but Frommer's USA comes close. Sure, some will quibble with destination choices (for example, the editors mention Martha's Vineyard, but not Nantucket) but overall, this 1,000-plus-page tome hits the mark. Chapters focus on both major cities and larger regions (New England, Southern California, etc.), covering such basics as activities, lodging, and affordable restaurants, and doing so in excruciating detail (admission prices, hours of operation, directions, whether or not a hotel has valet parking). You'll also find plenty of full-page maps and quirky little sidebars (gourmet food stores in Napa, best Chicago blues bars). As if that weren't enough, there's an online travel directory with Web addresses for everything from Ticketmaster to Zagat's to Amtrak. If you plan on seeing even a sliver of what this country has to offer, take this guidebook with you. --Jill Fergus

From the Back Cover:

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.

Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems plus new takes on top attractions.

The best hotels and restaurants in every price range,with candid reviews.

The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.